# Timer vs Multi Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Multi Timer at none against Timer's shown. Multi Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Timer's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 45%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews)** | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Barakah Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446774843) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619)

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

**Highlights:** Background timer notifications, Selectable theme colors, Selectable alarm sounds, Vibration on/off, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Pay in full | $6.99 | one-time |


### Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844)

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown timers, Intuitive UI, Clean design, Multitasking support, Easy to read from a distance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Multi Timer free?

Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Multi Timer?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Timer or Multi Timer have ads?

Timer shows ads; Multi Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Multi Timer?

Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Multi Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Multi Timer on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*